Pacific Ocean (Sept. 26, 2006) – Maj. James Erwin assigned to the "Death Rattlers" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three Two Three (VMFA-323) stands by his aircraft prior to flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). Stennis and embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX). U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Johnnie Robbins